Stay in touch with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s Future Employment Interest Form
Your submission will be kept on file with the SEC until September 30, 2027. This is not a vacancy announcement; placement is not guaranteed. If a relevant position opens, you may be invited to apply. You may also be contacted about SEC events or training on the federal application process.
Stay in touch with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s Future Employment Interest Form
Your submission will be kept on file with the SEC until September 30, 2027. This is not a vacancy announcement; placement is not guaranteed. If a relevant position opens, you may be invited to apply. You may also be contacted about SEC events or training on the federal application process.
The SEC welcomes applications from U.S. Citizens, please indicate which positions interest you, using this form.
For Veterans, People with Disabilities, and those interested in student opportunities, please choose the link to the appropriate announcement.
The U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission hires the following Occupational Series/Positions across our various Divisions and Offices in the Washington, DC Headquarters and our 10 Regional Offices. Those indicated with an asterisk below have education requirements. Please verify you meet the education requirements, prior to applying to one of these announcements. If you do not submit this documentation, you will not be considered for these types of positions.
0080 - Security Specialist
0110 - Financial Economist*
0180 - Psychologist
0201 - Human Resources Specialist
0203 - Human Resources Assistant
0260 - Equal Employment Specialist
0301 - Miscellaneous Admin & Program Support
0303 - Program Support Assistant
0305 - Mail Clerk/Mail File Clerk
0308 - Records & Information Management Specialist
CITIZENSHIP: Positions at the SEC are only open to US Citizens.
Application procedures are specific to each vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for a position.
For Attorneys: Consistent with 5 U.S.C. § 7511, you will be required to serve a two-year trial period (one year for preference eligible veterans) if the position to which you have applied is not the same or similar to your current position of record.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
DRUG TESTING: Some SEC positions may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Qualifications
This announcement is intended solely to gauge interest and does not constitute a vacancy posting. You may be invited to apply for other positions as vacancies become available. Invitations serve as notifications of open roles at the SEC and are based on your responses to the assessment portion of this posting, not on a review of your qualifications.
Please carefully review any vacancy announcement you are invited to apply for, ensuring that you meet all stated qualifications before submitting your application.
Additional information
SEC COMPENSATION PROGRAM: The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade; however, a selectee's initial pay is always set below the maximum rate of the range. Please click here for additional information.Disability Employment: For information on disability appointments, please visit http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is available to individuals who have special priority selection rights under this plan. Individuals must be minimally qualified for this position to receive consideration for special priority selection. CTAP eligibles will be considered minimally qualified if they meet the minimum requirements for this position.Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the SEC application process due to a medical disability, please contact reasonableaccommodation@sec.gov. For religious-based accommodations, please contact religiousaccommodation@sec.gov . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information.
The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at ElliottT@sec.gov.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Interested applicants will be notified when their interest form is successfully completed. The SEC will utilize your responses to this announcement to notify you when we have job vacancies that match your area of interest. We will provide you with the vacancy announcement for your review and encourage you to apply for consideration.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required: Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire.
When applying to a vacancy announcement, please keep in mind:
Required for positions with an education requirement: Transcripts (unofficial are sufficient for this application, official transcripts will be required if selected). Please refer to OPM's Qualification Standards here.
Required for Attorney applicants: Proof of Good Standing with the bar will be required if selected
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To submit your information for this prospective employee repository, you must complete the online application.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
Complete the online application and submit the form.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
You will be notified of any future vacancies in which you have indicated interest. Additionally, you may be contacted regarding upcoming SEC events, including open houses designed to provide information about Divisions and Offices currently recruiting. These events offer opportunities to engage with SEC employees, learn about their experiences and the agency's mission, and participate in training sessions focused on the federal application process. At the end of the FY27 fiscal year (September 30th, 2027), this announcement will close and we will invite you to apply for the next fiscal year's repository.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be terminated after you begin work, or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation before appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, Veterans' Preference, certification of disability, etc.).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Required: Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire.
When applying to a vacancy announcement, please keep in mind:
Required for positions with an education requirement: Transcripts (unofficial are sufficient for this application, official transcripts will be required if selected). Please refer to OPM's Qualification Standards here.
Required for Attorney applicants: Proof of Good Standing with the bar will be required if selected
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To submit your information for this prospective employee repository, you must complete the online application.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
Complete the online application and submit the form.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
You will be notified of any future vacancies in which you have indicated interest. Additionally, you may be contacted regarding upcoming SEC events, including open houses designed to provide information about Divisions and Offices currently recruiting. These events offer opportunities to engage with SEC employees, learn about their experiences and the agency's mission, and participate in training sessions focused on the federal application process. At the end of the FY27 fiscal year (September 30th, 2027), this announcement will close and we will invite you to apply for the next fiscal year's repository.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be terminated after you begin work, or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation before appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, Veterans' Preference, certification of disability, etc.).
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
